Inside the Wood 1917

"Inside the Wood" (1917) by Harald Giersing (1881-1927) depicts a dense forest scene. The painting, now housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Giersing's mastery of color and composition. The artist uses a limited palette of greens and browns to depict the thick foliage and deep shadows, creating a sense of mystery and tranquility. The simplified forms and painterly brushstrokes are characteristic of the Danish Golden Age, an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.